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Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I joined @RepChuyGarcia and @MyForefront in Riverside for a community briefing on #Census2020. Illinois' share of federal funding and Congressional representation are determined by the Census -- it's essential that we have a fair and full count." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 With Casten Support, World Relief DuPage/Aurora Awarded $997K to Help Local Refugee Resettlement Efforts Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey R. Ragsdale, Acting Director and Chief Counsel of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) - Letter Calling for the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility to Investigate Whether Attorney General Barr Initiated a Politically Motivated Investigation Based on Unfounded Conspiracy Theories About the 2016 Election Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Impeachment Resolution Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 31, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Timothy Morrison Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Underwood Statement on Vote to Affirm Rules for Next Stage of Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 31, 2019 Bost Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Vote Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 31, 2019 Statement on Vote for Impeachment Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 31, 2019 Schneider Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Resolution Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 31, 2019 Foster Statement on House Resolution on Next Steps in Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 31, 2019 Casten on Resolution to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into the President Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Advance Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 31, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Impeachment Inquiry Resolution Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 31, 2019 On Impeachment, Rep. Kelly Says, "We Have an Obligation to Act" Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi has never tried a case or argued an appeal. Instead, he has spent much of his career writing angry editorials and helping carry out the anti-immigrant and anti-student agendas of Stephen Miller and Betsy DeVos. He is not fit for the job of federal judge." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk has never tried a case, argued a motion, examined a witness, conducted a deposition, or picked a jury. These are important qualifications for a federal trial judge, and she lacks them. Unqualified judges diminish our system of justice -- but do Senate Rs care?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Let's put the evidence together. Let's listen carefully to what comes out of the House. And let's listen to the testimony of the people involved. If there was, in fact, an abuse of power in the Presidency, it goes to the heart of our Constitution. No one should be above justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri. This nominee lacks the basic qualifications & experience a trial judge needs and has radical views on reproductive rights. I opposed her nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces $125,000 Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Tazewell County Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Catherine Croft Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Christopher Anderson Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Bost Announces Randolph County Drug-Free Communities Grant Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The decision to withhold Congressionally-mandated security assistance funds from Ukraine raises serious concerns about the Trump Admin's compliance with statutory obligations & the DoD's role in the process. @SenJackReed & I are demanding answers from DoD about this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Duckworth Meets with EPA Inspector General Nominee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Second Circuit hears appeals coming out of the Southern District of New York -- where there are multiple investigations underway into Pres. Trump and his associates. Now Republicans want to make White House lawyer Steven Menashi a Second Circuit judge." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are moving to confirm one unqualified judge after another. Now it's Sarah Pitlyk of MO, who has no trial experience & radical views on reproductive rights. She's been rated unanimously "not qualified" by the ABA, but Senate Rs just don't seem to care anymore." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Top defense Democrats demand answers from Pentagon on Trump's order to withhold Ukraine military aid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "What kind of a U.S. President praises Russia and bashes Chicago? Pres. Trump displayed a stunning dearth of dignity in Chicago today. Rather than focusing on positive solutions, he chose to insult a great American city." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn of Senator Kay Hagan's passing this morning. Kay was a principled, gracious, and devoted public servant. Her husband Chip, family, and friends are in my prayers during this time of loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Happy to cosponsor this resolution recognizing the incredible contribution of our U.S. Foreign Service members. Dismayed that Secretary Pompeo won't defend the professional diplomats who serve our nation with honor and integrity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle should have reservations about advancing a judicial nominee like former Betsy DeVos adviser Steven Menashi. A lack of courtroom experience & history of expressing strident ideological views should not be rewarded with a lifetime appointment." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel of the Trump Organization - Duckworth, Colleagues Request Information on Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "As Republicans huff & puff about House processes (they wrote), remember @SpeakerPelosi & @HouseDemocrats have passed 150+ bills this Congress addressing gun violence, drug prices, climate change, & more. Sen. McConnell & GOP Senators won't vote on any of them. Why? #HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr is intimately involved in President Trump's & Rudy Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. He must recuse himself from any investigation related to these matters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk of MO is the latest Trump judicial nominee rated "not qualified" by the ABA. She's never tried a case. She's known for defending Brett Kavanaugh and attacking reproductive rights and the ACA. Another inexperienced, ideological nom who Rs want to give a lifetime appt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Peters, Duckworth Reintroduce Good Government Legislation to Increase Transparency on Trump Administration Travel Spending Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm Justin Walker of Kentucky for a lifetime appointment to be a federal trial judge. Mr. Walker has never tried a case, was rated "not qualified" to be a judge, and spends much of his time doing partisan media interviews." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend the ceremony for Congressman Elijah Cummings today, and to pay my respects to one of the finest legislators in our nation's history. Representative Cummings was a selfless man, full of conviction & a dedicated public servant. He will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Nomination of Justin Walker Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "A month has now passed since @SenatorLeahy, @SenJackReed, @SenatorTomUdall, @SenatorBaldwin, @PattyMurray, @SenFeinstein, and I called on the @DOD_IG to review the DoD's role in delaying military aid to Ukraine. We need to know DoD's role in slow-rolling these funds." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I joined @RepChuyGarcia and @MyForefront in Riverside for a community briefing on #Census2020. Illinois' share of federal funding and Congressional representation are determined by the Census -- it's essential that we have a fair and full count." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 With Casten Support, World Relief DuPage/Aurora Awarded $997K to Help Local Refugee Resettlement Efforts Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey R. Ragsdale, Acting Director and Chief Counsel of the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) - Letter Calling for the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility to Investigate Whether Attorney General Barr Initiated a Politically Motivated Investigation Based on Unfounded Conspiracy Theories About the 2016 Election Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Impeachment Resolution Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 31, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Timothy Morrison Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Underwood Statement on Vote to Affirm Rules for Next Stage of Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 31, 2019 Bost Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Vote Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 31, 2019 Statement on Vote for Impeachment Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 31, 2019 Schneider Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Resolution Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 31, 2019 Foster Statement on House Resolution on Next Steps in Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 31, 2019 Casten on Resolution to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into the President Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Advance Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 31, 2019 Quigley Statement on House Passage of Impeachment Inquiry Resolution Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 31, 2019 On Impeachment, Rep. Kelly Says, "We Have an Obligation to Act" Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi has never tried a case or argued an appeal. Instead, he has spent much of his career writing angry editorials and helping carry out the anti-immigrant and anti-student agendas of Stephen Miller and Betsy DeVos. He is not fit for the job of federal judge." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk has never tried a case, argued a motion, examined a witness, conducted a deposition, or picked a jury. These are important qualifications for a federal trial judge, and she lacks them. Unqualified judges diminish our system of justice -- but do Senate Rs care?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Let's put the evidence together. Let's listen carefully to what comes out of the House. And let's listen to the testimony of the people involved. If there was, in fact, an abuse of power in the Presidency, it goes to the heart of our Constitution. No one should be above justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Today, Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri. This nominee lacks the basic qualifications & experience a trial judge needs and has radical views on reproductive rights. I opposed her nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces $125,000 Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Tazewell County Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Catherine Croft Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Christopher Anderson Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Bost Announces Randolph County Drug-Free Communities Grant Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The decision to withhold Congressionally-mandated security assistance funds from Ukraine raises serious concerns about the Trump Admin's compliance with statutory obligations & the DoD's role in the process. @SenJackReed & I are demanding answers from DoD about this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Duckworth Meets with EPA Inspector General Nominee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Second Circuit hears appeals coming out of the Southern District of New York -- where there are multiple investigations underway into Pres. Trump and his associates. Now Republicans want to make White House lawyer Steven Menashi a Second Circuit judge." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are moving to confirm one unqualified judge after another. Now it's Sarah Pitlyk of MO, who has no trial experience & radical views on reproductive rights. She's been rated unanimously "not qualified" by the ABA, but Senate Rs just don't seem to care anymore." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Top defense Democrats demand answers from Pentagon on Trump's order to withhold Ukraine military aid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "What kind of a U.S. President praises Russia and bashes Chicago? Pres. Trump displayed a stunning dearth of dignity in Chicago today. Rather than focusing on positive solutions, he chose to insult a great American city." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn of Senator Kay Hagan's passing this morning. Kay was a principled, gracious, and devoted public servant. Her husband Chip, family, and friends are in my prayers during this time of loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Happy to cosponsor this resolution recognizing the incredible contribution of our U.S. Foreign Service members. Dismayed that Secretary Pompeo won't defend the professional diplomats who serve our nation with honor and integrity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle should have reservations about advancing a judicial nominee like former Betsy DeVos adviser Steven Menashi. A lack of courtroom experience & history of expressing strident ideological views should not be rewarded with a lifetime appointment." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel of the Trump Organization - Duckworth, Colleagues Request Information on Trump Organization's Business in Turkey Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "As Republicans huff & puff about House processes (they wrote), remember @SpeakerPelosi & @HouseDemocrats have passed 150+ bills this Congress addressing gun violence, drug prices, climate change, & more. Sen. McConnell & GOP Senators won't vote on any of them. Why? #HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr is intimately involved in President Trump's & Rudy Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. He must recuse himself from any investigation related to these matters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk of MO is the latest Trump judicial nominee rated "not qualified" by the ABA. She's never tried a case. She's known for defending Brett Kavanaugh and attacking reproductive rights and the ACA. Another inexperienced, ideological nom who Rs want to give a lifetime appt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Peters, Duckworth Reintroduce Good Government Legislation to Increase Transparency on Trump Administration Travel Spending Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm Justin Walker of Kentucky for a lifetime appointment to be a federal trial judge. Mr. Walker has never tried a case, was rated "not qualified" to be a judge, and spends much of his time doing partisan media interviews." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend the ceremony for Congressman Elijah Cummings today, and to pay my respects to one of the finest legislators in our nation's history. Representative Cummings was a selfless man, full of conviction & a dedicated public servant. He will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Nomination of Justin Walker Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Cooper Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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